10 Journals to Keep for a Notable 2016

(SPOT.ph) In this ultra-digital age of Snapchat and microblogging, who needs a real, un-live journal, right? But as with other good old things that require manual effort and patience (think artisanal anything) physical journals never go out of style—especially not with stylish choices such as these.

There’s something sad about gorgeous, neglected structures. In Manila, a prime example would be the Art Deco Metropolitan Theater. Millennials weren’t lucky enough to witness it in its glory days, so let this lovely pink-foiled keeper be a reminder. Other designs include the Manila Cathedral (available in black and white) and the Rizal Theater.

This sweet and adorable notebook with a vintage-y feel would remind you of your favorite furry friend without screaming “I’M A DOG LOVER!” Inside, you can always tuck photos of your Dumplings and Ruffles in between pages.

Keep all your gastronomic observations in a nifty notebook so you wouldn’t have to scribble your thoughts on receipts (which you will misplace) or ruin the moment by composing a draft on your smartphone. Who knows, once you’ve filled the pages, you might even have material worth publishing!

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240 pages with five themed sections and five tabbed sections to personalize

This boxed bite-sized keepers feature The Fab Four’s hits from their landmark 1964 U.S. tour. We dare you not to break into a song (or at least a line) at the sight of journals screaming “Can’t Buy Me Love” and “A Hard Day’s Night.”

Even if for now you’d rather keep your ideas to yourself (as you work on the entirety of your grand scheme), at least pat yourself on the back and acknowledge the sheer f*cking brilliance of your thoughts in this journal by graphic designer and part-time comedian Linus Boman of Calligraphuck, who specializes in exquisite expletives.